Nicholas Di Santo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for CHN Housing Partners, a nonprofit focused on sustainable neighborhoods and community development in Cleveland. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Robert Cygan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SagePoint Financial, Inc. and MML Investors Services. He serves as a board member of the Cleveland Dyslexia Center, a nonprofit providing free one-on-one tutoring for children with dyslexia. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to various investment strategies and third-party money managers.

Ankit Patel is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial situations to collaboratively develop financial plans aimed at achieving their goals. Prior to his current role, Ankit served as a Financial Advisor at Key Investment Services from 2019 to 2023. His professional experience centers on investment consulting and financial advising, helping clients manage and plan their financial futures.

Richard Simonitis Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in North Royalton, Ohio. He holds the Series 63 designation and has 33 years of industry experience, including 19 years with LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Investing Solutions & Financial Services LLC, which offers financial advice and ancillary tax preparation and non-variable insurance services. He is also employed outside the investment industry in a role with Task Bunny. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with offerings that include model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven investment solutions.

John Lipaj is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at True North Wealth Management and multiple consulting and advisory positions since 2019. Lipaj is currently involved with E&M Consulting, Strategic Retirement Solutions, and CKE Financial Services as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management through a large network of advisors.

David Allen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Equity Trust Company. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Plan Commissioner for the City of Rocky River. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Steven Thompson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc., MML Investors Services, Inc., and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory work, Thompson serves on the boards of Empower Sports and the Common Goal Foundation, both nonprofits supporting individuals with special needs. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple investment types.

Drew Roggenburk is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2022 and previously spent nine years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Roggenburk serves in leadership roles within the lacrosse community, including Treasurer and President of the North Coast Chapter of US Lacrosse and Treasurer of the Ohio Lacrosse Hall of Fame. He also assists with cash operations for the Cleveland Oktoberfest, a family-run nonprofit event. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients from individual investors to institutions, offering customized portfolio management and financial planning through multiple advisory programs. The firm combines in-house and third-party investment resources and provides access to capital markets and alternative investment opportunities.

Tobias Oster is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Strongsville, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for South Suburban Montessori School and is involved with the Hawken Swim & Dive Boosters. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Jamelie Hartman is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2014, also spending time at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Regan Sweeney is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2021. Prior to that, he was with Alliance Bernstein and KeyBanc Capital Markets. He also has experience at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Michael Bentley is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2016. Bentley serves on the Audit Committee for the City of Lakewood. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Harold Barnes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of investment products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than many large institutional advisors.

Dianna Reiser is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, Ohio, where she has worked since 1993, accumulating 29 years of industry experience. She has spent her entire advisory career at UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Timothy Herling is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor providing financial planning support through Creative Wealth Associates and is licensed to sell term insurance through his agency. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to evaluate potential outcomes and supports clients through its extensive advisor network and advisory programs.

Antoniella Varrasso Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Cetera, as well as a position with First National Bank of PA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves a distinctive role with advisory responsibilities that include commodity pool operations and the use of AI in research.

Michael Field is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with LPL Financial and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Bank of America Private Bank for a total of nine years and served in the United States Army for seven years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brian Degross is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over four decades before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model wealth portfolios and third-party asset management, with an integrated platform that combines advisory services and brokerage products.

James Jack is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Independence, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 1992 to 2026 before joining LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he is involved in music as a member of The Jimmy Jack Band. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment solutions.

Jacob Layden is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Layden coaches high school volleyball at Saint Ignatius High School. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.